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FINITE MATH – AHD Grade Level 12 This course is an applications based course covering many non-algebra based topics. It is designed for those students who will take higher level math in college that may not include calculus. Topics include counting techniques, matrices, recursion, graph theory, social choice, linear programming, and game theory. Prerequisite: credit in Algebra II. AP H CALCULUS AB AP - AHD Grade Level 12 NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are expected to complete the corresponding College Board Advanced Placement exam during AP testing in May. This year long course follows the AP curriculum and covers the first semester of a college calculus course. Students must be able to understand concepts instead of only memorizing processes. This course moves at a faster pace than other high school honor courses or dual credit courses. Therefore, students are expected to grasp concepts without much practice time on mechanics as well as be able to explain problems and concepts to each other. A strong foundation in algebra, geometry and pre-calculus, along with a strong work ethic, are needed to succeed. The AP Calculus AB curriculum also includes the study of differential equations, exponential growth/decay, and all of the integration techniques. Topics also covered include derivatives and integrals of functions, trig functions, natural log and exponential functions. Continuity and limits, related rates, extrema, implicit differentiation, area between two curves, area by trapezoids and Riemann sums, and volumes of solid of revolution are also studied. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus AP H STATISTICS AP – AHD Grade Level 11-12 NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are expected to complete the corresponding College Board Advanced Placement exam during AP testing in May. This course is offered to those who have completed Algebra II. A solid background in writing is also desired. Students will cover and learn about the following topics: Exploring data, modeling distributions of data, describing relationships, designing studies, probability, random variables, sampling distributions, estimating with confidence, testing a claim, comparing two populations or groups, inference for distributions of categorical data, and more about regression. Much of this class is applications based. Prerequisite: Credit for Algebra II. 20
CAREER INFORMATION AND EXPLORATION Grade Level 9-12 MULTIDISCIPLINARY This is a one-semester course. This course provides students opportunities to learn about themselves and various traditional and nontraditional careers. Students also gain an awareness of the type of occupational preparation or training needed for various careers. Students develop skills in: employability, understanding the economic process, and decision making and planning. Resume development experience and career-related testing are also provided to students. NOTE: Students who have earned credit for Career Information are not allowed to enroll in this course. MUSIC ADVANCED CONCERT BAND – AHD Grade Level 9-12 Students taking this course are provided with a balanced comprehensive study of music through the concert band, which develops skills in the motor, cognitive, and affective domains. Instruction is designed to enable students to connect, examine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop elements of musicianship including, but not limited to: tone production, technical skills, intonation, music reading skills, listening skills, analyzing music, and studying historically significant styles of music. Experiences include, but are not limited to, improvising, conducting, playing by ear, and sight reading. Students are given opportunities to develop the ability to understand the composer’s intent in order to connect the performer to the audience. Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for dress rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve as culmination of daily rehearsals and musical goals. Students are required to participate in marching band (football and AND summer band), basketball pep band, seasonal concerts, and the 500 parades. Evaluation of music and music performance is included. JAZZ ENSEMBLE – AHD Grade Level 9-12 Students taking this course develop musicianship and specific performance skills through group and individual settings for the study and performance of the varied styles of instrumental jazz. The instruction includes the study of the history, formative, and stylistic elements of jazz. Time outside of the school day will be scheduled for rehearsals and performances. In addition, a number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsals and music goals. Students must participate in performance opportunities outside of the school day that support and extend the learning in the classroom. Prerequisite: written approval of the teacher. DANCE PERFORMANCE – AHD Grade Level 9-12 Membership is by audition only. Auditions are held the previous spring and are open to anyone entering grades 9- 12. The guard will perform with the competitive marching band for the summer and at football games in the fall. Occasionally the guard will perform at basketball games. The guard competes regularly at the Indiana <strong>High</strong> School Color Guard Association contests during the winter and early spring. After the winter guard’s competitive season, the guard will perform at the Music Department’s last concert of the year. All members are required to have proper dance attire for class and rehearsals. There is an equipment and costume fee associated with this class. Improving coordination and grace is a major objective in this class. Sequential and systematic learning experiences will be provided in the areas of ballet, modern, jazz, or ethnic-fold. Students will develop performance skills which will allow them to truly be expressive in their movements. Prerequisite: written approval of the teacher. 21
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